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David Dworakowski is an attorney at Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP, California, with 39 years of legal experience. He works with clients on estate planning and probate matters, including wills, trusts, and estate administration. Admitted to the California Bar in 1988, he brings decades of courtroom and advisory experience. Mr. Dworakowski earned his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and completed additional training at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.

LATEST ARTICLES BY : David Dworakowski

What Do Estate Litigators Do?

The legal world can be confusing, and navigating it can feel especially difficult when you are experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sometimes, the powerful force of grief can bring out the worst in…

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What Is the Purpose of Probate?

When you lose a loved one who did not create a comprehensive estate plan, you must probate the will to legally validate it before any of the terms set forth in the will can be…

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What Happens If You Don’t Apply for Probate in California?

Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences you will go through in your life, and this difficult time becomes even more challenging if they died without establishing a comprehensive estate plan…

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What Exactly Is Probate?

When a person dies, the assets, property, and debts they leave behind become the responsibility of their surviving loved ones. However, adequate preparation on your part can help alleviate these responsibilities. At Quinn & Dworakowski,…

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When Is a Real Property Deed Effective in California?

California’s “statute of frauds” requires that a deed that transfers title in real property must be in writing. The parties to a grant deed are the grantor, the owner, and the receiver of title, the grantee. With…

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What Is Ancillary Probate in California?

An “ancillary probate” is a proceeding when a person dies with property in more than one state or dies in one state with property in another. If a person dies owning assets in his or…

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What Does a Probate Court Do?

In general, probate means that there is a court case that deals with: Deciding if a will exists and is valid; Figuring out who are the decedent’s heirs or beneficiaries; Figuring out how much the…

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What Happens in California if You Cannot Find the Will?

A common question that a probate attorney is asked is how to obtain a copy of a last Will and Testament. Locating the Will may be urgent if funeral or burial instructions are contained in…

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My Spouse (or Registered Domestic Partner) Left Me Property, What Should I Do?

In California, spouses or registered domestic partners are given privileged status in regard to collecting the assets of their deceased partner’s estate. After the death of a spouse or domestic partner, a spousal property petition…

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Probate and Blended Families

Blended families, which are now quite common, come in all different shapes and sizes. For example, the husband may have his own children, the wife may have her own children and the couple may have…

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